This course will be based along the lines of the 2016 championships with modifications made which will hopefully improve the course even further. The course is a mixture of trail centre tracks, open grass and natural single track. It also has 4 sections of fire road along with the start/finish area on each lap which will enhance overtaking.

There is a good mix of trail centre tracks and natural tracks with fire roads well spread around the course to facilitate overtaking.

NOTE: The course is only open for riding during the weekend of the event when the trail centre tracks will be closed.Course map: to follow

NOTE: This event is open to all riders with restrictions only on the medal presentations (see note below).

Course practice:
Practice on the day will only be allowed during official practice times. Riders caught practicing on the course when other races are in progress will be disqualified. Practice will be available on the Saturday beforehand from 2 pm to 4 pm.
Open practice on the full course – 09:00 – 11:45, 13:20 – 13:45

Ulster Championship medalsUlster championship medals will be awarded for the following races:
Senior men, Women, Junior men, M30, M40 and M50
Under 16, Under 14, Under 12
Ulster medals will only be awarded to riders who satisfy the following criteria
(a) belong to a club based in Ulster, or
(b) are unattached but currently resident in Ulster, or(c) were born in Ulster.Criteria for winning championship medals
Championship medals will be awarded irrespective of the number of entrants in each category.

Race licences & one-day licencesTo race in the championship categories riders must have a Limited competition licence or a Full competition licence. Riders cannot take part in the championship category races using an event licence (previously known as a one-day licence).
An annual youth licence will cover the riders in the youth categories.

Pre-entry: To 28 July 2017 (8pm)

NOTE: Under 6s to register on the day.

To see who has entered click on the link here. (Password to open – “Castlewellan”)

Gridding: Will be based on the results from the current Ulster series league table. Weighting will be applied to riders who have competed in the various Senior categories.

Notes: Ensure bicycles are in good working order and that bar-ends have been fitted.
No electric bikes or motorised bicycles permitted.
No cyclo-cross bicycles permitted.

Catering: No catering will be provided. The forest café is just a short distance away from race HQ.

Facilities: Castlewellan ForestCar parking: On grass close to Race HQ. Please note Castlewellan has a one way system and as you leave you will have to pass the pay kiosk but you won’t have to pay. Observe instructions from car park attendants.Toilets: In main forest park car parkShowers: Only available if you are campingBike wash: In main forest park car park (£1 fee)Café: Yes in main forest parkGazebos: Are welcome close to the courseCamping: A campsite is available on Forest Service site.